Chapter 385

You can tell the difference between dust civilians and sky civilians at a glance.

Translation: "One can tell the difference between dust civilians and sky civilians at a glance."

One can tell the difference between dust civilians and sky civilians at a glance.

Ye Heng had presentable clothes bought by Lin Meng, and everyone in the shelter was wearing new clothes.

Translation: "Ye Heng already had decent clothes bought by Lin Meng, and everyone in Bi Hu Suo wore new clothes."

But need to keep exactly: "Ye Heng had decent clothes, bought by Lin Meng, and everyone in Bi Hu Suo wore new clothes."

But Ye Heng thought that going out on errands, dressing too flashily would invite trouble, so he still wore his old clothes.

Translation: "But Ye Heng thought that since he was going out on business, dressing too flashily would invite trouble, so he still went out in his old clothes."

Dust civilians' clothes are dirty and ragged, clearly different from those of sky civilians.

Translation: "The clothes of dust civilians are dirty and torn, still very different from those of sky civilians."

Luo Song's wife was touched to see someone come to her aid, but when she realized the helper was a dust civilian, she immediately grew anxious.

Translation: "Luo Song's wife, seeing someone come to help her, was originally somewhat moved, but when she discovered the person was actually a dust civilian, she immediately grew worried."

"Young man, you should leave quickly; I can take care of my family's matters on my own—don't get involved."

Translation: "\"Little brother, hurry up and leave; I can settle my family's affairs myself, don't get involved. \""

If he were reported to the inner city, this dust civilian would surely be finished.

Translation: "If reported to the inner city, this dust civilian brother would surely be done for."

It's already commendable that they dared to help at this moment, especially since they were complete strangers.

Translation: "That the other party dared to help them at this time is already righteous, and moreover they are complete strangers."

These old neighbors had often been looked after by Luo Song, yet when it mattered they all locked their doors, allowing others to bully them.

Translation: "Those old neighbors nearby had often received Luo Song's care, but at the critical moment they all shut their doors tight, letting others bully them."

By contrast, she already feels very grateful to Ye Heng.

Translation: "By comparison, she is already very grateful to Ye Heng."

Ye Heng frowned at the words; the sister-in-law had never seen him and didn't know if Luo Song had mentioned him to his wife.

Translation: "Hearing this, Ye Heng couldn't help but frown; the sister-in-law had never met him, and didn't know whether Luo Song had mentioned him to his wife."

After a moment's thought, Ye Heng lowered his voice and said to the woman behind him:

Translation: "After thinking, Ye Heng quickly lowered his voice to the woman behind him and said:"

"Sister-in-law, I'm Ye Heng. I don't know if Captain Luo mentioned me to you. I'm here to help—how is Captain Luo doing?"

Translation: "\"Sister-in-law, I'm Ye Heng; I don't know if Team Captain Luo mentioned me to you. I'm here to help you—how is Team Captain Luo now? \""

Xu Ya, Luo Song's wife, was startled—she hadn't expected this man to be the Ye Heng her husband often spoke of, a most righteous and capable dust civilian.

Translation: "Luo Song's wife Xu Ya, hearing this, was startled; she hadn't expected this person to be the Ye Heng her husband often spoke of, a dust civilian who is extremely righteous and very capable."

The valuable supplies that had suddenly appeared in the house shortly before were given by this very person.

Translation: "Those precious supplies that suddenly appeared in the house not long ago were given by this person before us."

Xu Ya felt a bit reassured and was about to speak when Luo Song's older brother suddenly let out a cold laugh and began shouting at the door.

Translation: "Xu Ya felt somewhat reassured in her heart, and was about to speak, when she heard Luo Song's older brother suddenly snort coldly and shout loudly at the door."

"Well, sister-in-law, my brother is still lying there, alive or dead unknown, and you dare to steal a person—and you're even a dust civilian who snuck in!"

Translation: "\"Well, sister-in-law, my younger brother lies there, life or death unknown, yet you dare to steal a man, and you're even a dust civilian who sneaked in! \""

"Quick, report this at once—this adulterous couple dares to act while my brother is injured; who knows if they'll conspire to harm him, and his family's assets must not fall into the hands of this despicable man and woman!"

Translation: "\"Quick, report this immediately; this adulterous couple dares to do such a thing while my younger brother is injured—who knows if they'll conspire to harm him; his family's property must not fall into the hands of this dog man and woman! \""

Luo Song's disgraceful older brother spoke harshly; Ye Heng, who had never even had a girlfriend, was suddenly branded an adulterer and was left speechless.

Translation: "Luo Song's scoundrel older brother spoke harshly; Ye Heng, who had never even had a girlfriend, was suddenly labeled an adulterer and was momentarily stunned."

Xu Ya was shaking with rage, yet upon discovering Ye Heng's true identity she felt a sudden surge of confidence.

Translation: "Xu Ya was already trembling with anger, but upon learning Ye Heng's true identity, she instead felt bolstered deep down."

Luo Song had told her that Ye Heng is a special figure whom even the district chief must treat with respect, and he possesses many precious supplies that the district itself has never had.

Translation: "Luo Song had told her that Ye Heng is a special existence whom even the Special Zone Chief must treat with courtesy, and he possesses many precious supplies that the Special Zone itself has never had."

In this world, whoever controls the resources is the ruler.

Translation: "In this world, whoever holds supplies is king."

Luo Song's older brother wants to seize the supplies and also to smear her and Ye Heng with a bad reputation.

Translation: "Luo Song's older brother wants to monopolize the supplies, and also wants to pin a bad reputation on her and Ye Heng together."

If they are actually reported and taken away, Luo Song's older brother will surely not come out well.

Translation: "If they are truly reported and taken away, Luo Song's older brother will surely not fare well."

Once Ye Heng came to his senses, he naturally also realized this.

Translation: "After Ye Heng came to his senses, he naturally also thought of this."

He was troubled about having no way to exit the building, and thought that causing a bigger disturbance would stop these people from secretly attacking him.

Translation: "He was worried about having no way to leave this building; making a bigger scene would prevent these people from secretly striking a vicious blow."

"Older brother, I've already reported it—defense team personnel will be here shortly."

Translation: "\"Older brother, I've already reported it; the Defense Team personnel will be coming soon. \""

Luo Song's older brother heard this and felt smugly pleased.

Translation: "Luo Song's older brother, hearing this, felt smug and pleased."

"The defense team—this is going to get lively. Luo Song was originally the head of the defense team; now that he's fallen, his close aides have all been removed, and the person now in charge of the defense team is his former arch-enemy."

Translation: "\"The Defense Team—this will get lively; Luo Song was originally the head of the Defense Team, but now that he's fallen, his close aides have all been removed, and the person now in charge of the Defense Team is actually his former arch-enemy. \""

Upon hearing this, Xu Ya also quickly whispered a warning to Ye Heng.

Translation: "Xu Ya, hearing this, also hurriedly whispered a reminder to Ye Heng."

"Young Ye, I know you're capable, but the defense team has been completely overhauled, and the new commander at the top is even a former rival of my family's Luo Song—so you must be careful."

Translation: "\"Ye little brother, I know you're capable, but the Defense Team has now undergone a complete turnover; the new captain at its helm is moreover Luo Song's former rival, so you must be careful. \""

Ye Heng nodded upon hearing this; he had heard Luo Song say that the defense team oversees discipline but has no authority to execute anyone privately.

Translation: "Ye Heng nodded upon hearing this; he had heard Luo Song say that the Defense Team oversees discipline but has no authority to carry out private executions."

In District 13 he also has allies; the district chief's daughter asks for his medicine, and the wealthy Lu family has deep dealings with him.

Translation: "In Special Zone 13 he also has connections; the Special Zone Chief's daughter seeks his medicine, and the wealthiest Lu family also has deep dealings with him."

The newly appointed defense team commander has offended him and will not come to a good end.

Translation: "The newly appointed Defense Team captain, having offended him, will not come to a good end."

What worries Ye Heng now is not the situation he'll face later, but Luo Song's condition.

Translation: "What worries Ye Heng right now is not the situation he will face later, but Luo Song's condition."

He quickly whispered a question to Xu Ya.

Translation: "He hurriedly asked Xu Ya in a low voice."

"Sister-in-law, how is Captain Luo? Let's go in and have a look."

Translation: "\"Sister-in-law, how is Team Captain Luo doing? Let's go in and have a look. \""

At the mention of Luo Song, Xu Ya's eyes reddened.

Translation: "Upon mentioning Luo Song, Xu Ya's eyes reddened."

"My Luo Song probably really can't make it—his injuries are too severe. Young Ye, do you have a way to save him?"

Translation: "\"My Luo Song probably really can't make it; his injuries are too severe. Ye little brother, do you have a way to save him? \""

Ye Heng also dared not guarantee it; his confidence comes entirely from Lin Meng, especially regarding medicine.

Translation: "Ye Heng also dared not guarantee it; his confidence comes entirely from Lin Meng, especially in the medical aspect."

Luo Song, at least being a defense team captain, must have received treatment from the district already, yet he still shows no improvement—his injuries are clearly severe.

Translation: "Luo Song, at least a Defense Team captain, had surely received treatment from the Special Zone before this, yet he still shows no improvement; it seems his injuries are indeed very serious."

"Sister-in-law, first take me inside to have a look, then we'll talk."

Translation: "\"Sister-in-law, first take me inside to have a look, then we'll talk. \""

The two entered without a word, shut the door, and locked Luo Song's troublemaking older brother and his entourage outside.

Translation: "The two entered without a word, shut the door, and locked Luo Song's troublemaking older brother and his crowd outside."

"You wretched woman, my older brother is still outside—how dare she shut the door?"

Translation: "\"You wretched woman, my older brother is still outside—how dare she shut the door? \""

Luo Song's older brother, seeing this, didn't try to stop it; instead he was pleased and told his underlings to stop and not bother smashing the door.

Translation: "Luo Song's older brother, seeing this, did not stop it; rather, he was pleased with the outcome and told his younger brothers to cease their efforts and not break down the door."

"That's fine; the adulterous couple shut behind doors might be up to something shady—when the defense team arrives, we'll catch them red-handed, and I won't need to waste words."

Translation: "\"That's fine; the adulterous couple shut behind doors might be up to some disgraceful act, and when the Defense Team arrives, we'll catch them red-handed—no need for me to waste words. \""

"Tsk tsk tsk, Luo Song, Luo Song, my good brother, look at your sorry state—you're about to die, and your wife is becoming someone else's; we all share the Luo surname, shouldn't your estate be left to your own kin?"

Translation: "\"Tsk tsk tsk, Luo Song, Luo Song, my good younger brother, look at your miserable state—you're about to die, and your wife is becoming another's; we all share the Luo surname, shouldn't your estate be left to your own kin? \""

I heard Luo Song recently acquired a lot of precious supplies, reportedly also including tobacco and alcohol.

Translation: "It's said that Luo Song recently obtained a lot of precious supplies, reportedly also including tobacco and alcohol."

He hasn't had tobacco or alcohol in a long time; getting hold of these scarce goods means he'll have leisurely days ahead and no longer need to toil for a scrap of grain.

Translation: "He hasn't had a taste of tobacco and alcohol for a long time; getting hold of these scarce goods means he'll have plenty of leisurely days ahead, and no longer need to do hard labor just to fight over a mouthful of fresh grain."

Ye Heng followed Xu Ya into the house; the furnishings, though simple, had everything needed, resembling the interior design renderings left from the civilized era—except some furniture looks aged while some that looks new seems rather low-quality.

Translation: "Ye Heng followed Xu Ya into the house; the furnishings, though simple, had everything needed, resembling the interior design renderings left from the civilized era, except that some furniture looks aged while some that looks new seems rather inferior in quality."

Ye Heng merely glanced around casually, then followed Xu Ya into the master bedroom.

Translation: "Ye Heng merely glanced around casually, then followed Xu Ya into the master bedroom."

At that moment, a figure lay on the wooden bed, while two children sat at the head of the bed, their eye sockets red.

Translation: "At that moment, a figure lay on the wooden bed, with two children sitting at the bedside, their eye sockets all red."

Xu Ya waved to the siblings and said:

Translation: "Xu Ya waved to the two siblings and said:"

"Be good, you two stay over there and keep watch; this uncle has come to see your father."

Translation: "\"Be good, you two stay over there on guard; this uncle has come to see your father. \""

Ye Heng hadn't expected Luo Song to have both a son and a daughter; seeing the former formidable defense team captain now lying motionless on the bed intensified his guilt.

Translation: "Ye Heng hadn't expected Luo Song to have both sons and daughters; seeing the former mighty Defense Team captain now lying motionless on the bed, his guilt grew stronger."

The room smelled strongly of blood, pungent and irritating; the medicine smell was also harsh, unlike the holy medicine Lin Meng gave; most medicines in the district have poor efficacy, medical conditions fall far short of civilized times, and most injured people can only tough it out on their own.

Translation: "The house reeked of a bloody smell that was pungent, the medicinal odor also harsh; unlike the holy medicine Lin Meng gave, the medicines in the Special Zone are mostly ineffective, medical conditions far fall short of the civilized era, and most injured or sick people can only tough it out on their own."

Ye Heng wanted to examine the wounds, but feared frightening the children, so he had Xu Ya take the two children out.

Translation: "Ye Heng wanted to examine the wound, but feared frightening the children, so he had Xu Ya take the two kids out."

After the people left, Ye Heng carefully lifted the blanket; a strong stench rushed into his nose, making his chest tighten.

Translation: "After the people left, Ye Heng carefully lifted the blanket; a strong stench of blood rushed into his nostrils, making his chest tighten."

Luo Song's legs were a bloody mess, despite being well bandaged, the severity of the injury was still evident.

Translation: "Luo Song's two legs were a bloody mess; despite being well bandaged, the severity of the injury was still evident."

Besides that, his chest was also wrapped in thick bandages, the blood seeping out had turned black.

Just smelling this odor, Ye Heng knew that the skin under the bandages must have already rotted.

"How could the injury be so severe?"

Ye Heng gritted his teeth tightly, his body trembling.

These wounds weren't caused by zombies or mutant beasts; otherwise Luo Song would have already mutated.

If it was man-made, then it could only be that they encountered the dust civilians who burn, kill, and loot...